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Australia Coach Makes Big 'Desperate' Revelation As India Avoid Follow-On In Brisbane Test
Australia assistant coach Daniel Vettori admitted that a resilient partnership between Indian tailenders Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep foiled their plans to enforce a follow-on, while also defending the decision not to declare the home team's first innings in the third Test which seems heading towards a draw. With the Indian batters, barring KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, failing once again, it was the obstinate 39-run unbeaten partnership between Bumrah and Akash Deep that saved India the blushes as the tourists avoided a follow on a rain marred day four on Tuesday. "I think the only way to force the game was to force the follow-on," Vettori said at the post-day press conference.
KL Rahul Reveals Secret To Success On Australia Pitches, Says "Respect..."
Tightening up defence and giving bowlers respect in the first 30 overs of an innings has been the mantra to KL Rahul's success during the ongoing series against Australia in which his other India teammates have struggled. Rahul has by far looked the most assured Indian batter on the tour and it was on display once again on Tuesday when he produced a gritty 84 off 139 balls in challenging conditions, contributing immensely to the visitors' 252 for nine on day four of the third Test here. After India managed to avoid follow-on in the rain-hit game, Rahul turned up for the media interaction and was expectedly asked about his style of play compared to the struggling Indian lot.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st ODI, LIVE Score Updates
South Africa v Pakistan LIVE Score Updates, 1st ODI: After a 2-0 T20I series victory, South Africa will be aiming to beat Pakistan at home in the three-match ODI series. Pakistan, however, under newly-appointed white-ball leader Mohammad Rizwan, will be hoping to script more ODI history, having won the ODI series against Australia in Australia in November. In that series, Pakistan scripted a comeback from 0-1 down to clinch it 2-1. They will pin hopes on rising star Saim Ayub to shine again and guide them to victory. This series will also be South Africa's last ODI games till the ICC Champions Trophy in February and March. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Watch: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir's Unmissable Reaction As India Dramatically Escape Follow-On
All but set to bat for the second time, India produced an epic fight-back on Day 4 of the third Test against Australia on Tuesday to deny escape follow-on. KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja laid the foundation of Team India's fightback but it was the unbeaten 39-run partnership of Akash Deep and Jasprit Bumrah that pulled India out of the follow-on situation. Both Akash and Bumrah produced some lofty shots during their stay on the crease, while also showing their resolute defence.
"Mentally Prepared To Bat Again": KL Rahul On Possible Follow-On During 3rd Test
Following a game-saving half-century during the third Test against Australia in Brisbane, Indian opener KL Rahul praised tail-enders Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep for their crucial partnership, which helped prevent a follow-on. Rahul said that lower-order contributions are invaluable and avoiding the follow-on would boost the team's confidence. It was a day of determined fightback for Team India. Tasked with the challenge of avoiding a follow-on and a potential innings defeat, half-centuries from KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, along with a 39-run stand between Bumrah and Akash Deep, helped India end day four at 252/9, giving them a fighting chance.
"What More Do I Have To See": Prithvi Shaw Shocked After Getting Sacked From Mumbai Team For Elite BCCI Event
Prithvi Shaw has been dealt yet another blow. The star batter, who was once considered the next big thing in Indian cricket, has not been included in Mumbai's team for the Vijay Hazare Trophy - the BCCI's premier domestic competition for one-dayers. Shaw recently made headlines after going unsold in the IPL 2025 auction despite a base price of Rs 75 lakh. He could not perform consistently in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy too. He scored only 10 in the final which Mumbai won.
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st ODI Live Streaming And Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
South Africa vs Pakistan 1st ODI Live Streaming And Live Telecast: South Africa face Pakistan in the first ODI of a three match series on Tuesday. The series happens after South Africa won the T20I series against Pakistan 2-0. It will be a chance for the Pakistan side to redeem itself after their poor show in the T20Is. Mohammad Rizwan is leading the Pakistan side, whole Aiden Markram is the skipper of South Africa. The two teams will also play a two-Test series starting on December 26.